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Tournament Rules ​

Madison Fire 7v7 Tournament rules

Number of Players/Rosters

·        Number of players on a roster: 12 Maximum

·        Games cannot be played with fewer than 5 players

.        A 3-0 win will be assigned for any forfeits.

·        A team roster and waiver must be completed and turned in prior to the tournament

·        Players cannot play on multiple teams within the same level in the tournament.

·        A forfeit will be required of a team using a player who is not on the original roster.

 

The Game

·        Games will be two 15 minute halves in duration and the clock will run continuously.

·        There will be a 2-minute halftime break.

·        The offside rule does not apply

·        Any Yellow Cards, the team will play short for 3 minutes or if the opposing team scores a Goal.

·        For a red Card the team will play short for 5 minutes or if the opposing team scores a Goal and the       player will have to sit out the next           game.

·        In case of a tie after regulation time during group play, the game will finish as a tie game.

·        Each team should bring two sets of uniforms. The home teams are required to change uniforms or put on a vest over their jerseys if                   jerseys between opposing teams’ conflict.

·        All players must wear shirts (no shirts vs. skins).

·        For Coed, there must be 3 female players on the field at all times. A female goalkeeper counts towards the 3 female players.

·        In the event a team is out of female subs/players, they will play down based on the number of female players available

.        For Over 30, each team is allowed a maximum of two players who are under 30. 

 Overtime:

       1) There shall be no overtime during the group round of play

       2) During the playoffs, two 5 minute sudden death (golden goal) overtime periods will be played (without any rest time between the periods) . If it is still tied, each team will take three kicks from the spot in the arc at the top of the key. If it is still tied, alternate sudden death kicks will be taken to determine the winner. Every player must make an attempt before any player gets to make a second attempt.

 

 

Substitutions

·        Teams may sub on the fly at any time during the game.

·        The player coming off the field of play must be within 2 yards of the touchline near their team’s bench before the new player comes onto              the field of play

·        All players should make an attempt to sub near their team’s bench unless approved by the referee

·        If subbing on the fly becomes an issue during any game, the referee can impose a rule that he/she must approve all subs.

.        If an illegal substitution is made by the defensive team which clearly takes advantage away from the offensive team, a yellow card is                   shown to the offending player and the team will be assessed the yellow card rule (as stated above)

 

Players Equipment

·        Shin guards are mandatory and must be completely covered by socks.

·        In the event of a shin guard violation, the player will be sent off until properly equipped and the team will be warned.

·        In the event of a second violation by any player of the same team during the same match, a 3-minute penalty is awarded for the shin-                 guard rule violation. (The team plays short)

·        All players that are on the pitch must wear shin guards.

 

Fouls, Free Kicks, & Restarts

·        All fouls apply except for offside. The offside rule does not apply.

·        All free kicks are direct free kicks.

.       A pass back to the goalkeeper will also be considered a direct free kick.

.        Any infraction by the defensive team in the goal area will result in a penalty kick.

·       Opposing players must remain at least 7 yards from the ball.

.         No slide tackling 

.        Restarts from out of bounds from the sidelines will be throw-in

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Slide Tackling

• No slide tackling allowed but a play is permitted to slide when attempting to stop the ball from  going to another player or into the goal

        Misconduct

·        Players ejected from a match for a red card will be suspended for at least the following match.

·        Ejections for violent actions including but not limited to fighting may result in suspension for any further play. This will be decided upon by           the Tournament Directors.

·         Offensive language is considered to warrant a caution card, any language directed towards officials, opponents, or spectators will result            in ejection from the game.

·        Final decisions regarding length of suspension will be made by tournament directors.

 

Scoring

·        WIN = 3 points

·        TIE = 1 point

·        LOSS/FORFEIT = 0 points

Tiebreakers

1.      Goal differential (goals for - goals against)

2.      Head-to-head

3.    Least number/points of yellow or red cards: yellow=1, red=3

4.    Least goals allowed

5.    Flip of a coin